Fire TV Stick with Alexa
This streaming stick and remote combo by Amazon can be used with any HDTV to stream shows and movies and also access apps. The Fire TV stick is plugged into the TV, while the remote is used to navigate the system. The handiest aspect of the Fire TV Stick is that you do not have to use it with just one TV. It goes wherever you go. As long as you have a wall outlet, an HDTV, and an internet connection, you're set.
Fire TV features around 190 channels and a variety of apps. Amazon claims that Fire TV has over 500,000 shows and movies for you to watch. There are apps such as Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Sling TV, and more. Users can watch series and movies from networks like STARZ, HBO, and ShowTime. The Fire TV sticks also allows users to access websites if it is adequate Wi-Fi. An Amazon Prime membership allows full access to Amazon Prime (movies, shows, music, and more). Subscriptions to apps like DIRECTV NOW and Sling TV brings a variety of live sports and tv shows.
Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa is included within the Fire TV remote. Users can tell Alexa to play any show or movie they wish to watch, or they could ask Alexa to show a certain genre that they might be interested in. You could tell Alexa to "Launch Hulu," and she would pull up your Hulu account on the screen. Alexa can pause streaming, open apps, play music, and even order food. Music can be streamed through Spotify, Pandora, VEVO, and more. Alexa can also be used with Fire TV through the Echo Dot, one of Amazon's voice-controlled devices.
Currently on Amazon, the Fire TV stick has 4.4 out of 5 stars. In the reviews, people praise the stick for being able to have a streaming services that lets them watch the shows and movies they actually want to watch. With cable and satellite TV, people usually end up having to packages full of channels that they never even watch. It seems like a waste of money to pay more than you need it. The Fire TV lets people choose which channels they want for only $39 a stick. They can watch countless shows and movies, play music, and use apps/Alexa. It helps people save money and has all these great qualities in one, small package. Reviews also point out that there is little to no set up hassle and that it is easy to use.
Even though there are positive aspects of the reviews, some reviews do feature some of the cons of the Amazon Fire TV stick. One review said that sometimes stick can tend to overheat which slows down the usage of it. Another one points out internet connection problems and slow video playback. There are more positive reviews on the Amazon Fire TV stick (73% of reviewers on Amazon gave it 5 stars), but people should still take the negatives review into consideration when they are considering purchasing the stick.
Currently on Amazon, the Fire TV stick has 4.4 out of 5 stars. In the reviews, people praise the stick for being able to have a streaming services that lets them watch the shows and movies they actually want to watch. With cable and satellite TV, people usually end up having to packages full of channels that they never even watch. It seems like a waste of money to pay more than you need it. The Fire TV lets people choose which channels they want for only $39 a stick. They can watch countless shows and movies, play music, and use apps/Alexa. It helps people save money and has all these great qualities in one, small package. Reviews also point out that there is little to no set up hassle and that it is easy to use.
Even though there are positive aspects of the reviews, some reviews do feature some of the cons of the Amazon Fire TV stick. One review said that sometimes stick can tend to overheat which slows down the usage of it. Another one points out internet connection problems and slow video playback. There are more positive reviews on the Amazon Fire TV stick (73% of reviewers on Amazon gave it 5 stars), but people should still take the negatives review into consideration when they are considering purchasing the stick.
Overall, the Amazon Fire TV stick is great for those wanting the a la carte approach to TV. The stick places consumer favorite streaming services (like Amazon Video, Netflix, Hulu, and more) into one convenient location. People can stream music, scroll through apps, pause streaming, and use Alexa as a personal assistant. The stick is also very portable and can be plugged into any HDTV, limiting the hassle of lugging around a big electronic box. Despite some negative reviews (citing slow connections and overheating), the Amazon Fire TV stick has managed to due very well on the market, and the number of positive reviews do outweigh the negative. The $39 price tag is also a major selling point because people want to watch the shows and movies they like without having to pay a hefty price for them.
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